Payment Options (check, cash or credit card)

Lump Sum: Deposit due upon submission of contract.  Balance due August 15, 2010.

Standard Plan: Deposit due upon submission of contract. Three payments: July 15, 2010, October 15, 2010, and January 15, 2011.      

2 Day    

$3250.00

$160.00

$4800.00

$225.00  

$6000.00  

$240.00

$7050.00   

$260.00

Grades 1 & 2                  

$10050.00      

$350.00

Grades 3 & 4 

$10050.00      

$395.00

Grades 5 through 8

$10050.00      

$450.00

Fees & Charges:

1. Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $ 40.00 must accompany each prospective student’s application. 
2. Commitment Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 for each student is due upon submission of contract.  This deposit will hold a place for your child in the class.  The deposit is credited toward your total tuition, and applied to the last payment.
3. Materials Fee: A non-refundable fee due upon submission of the contract.  The amount is class specific, as indicated above.  This fee covers consumable items used by the children in the classroom such as arts & crafts supplies, main lesson books, as well as special class project supplies such as building materials. In addition, student in grades 1 through 8 is assessed a $50 trip fee, to accumulate and be applied to the third grade farm trip and eighth grade class trip. This fee is also non-refundable.
4. Tuition Assurance Plan: For those electing either the Standard or Budget payment plans, participation in the Tuition Assurance Plan is required and will be invoiced upon receipt of the contract and deposit.  Those selecting the Lump Sum payment plan may also elect to participate. This is a $200 fee ($100 for Nursery program), which protects you and the school in the event that you withdraw your child prior to fulfilling the obligation of the enrollment contract. Tuition is non-refundable. However, by participating in this plan you may request forgiveness of a prorated amount of your contractual obligation to the school, according to the terms of the plan.
5. Instrument/Music Fees: A separate instrument deposit, rental fee or purchase cost if parent desires to purchase an instrument may be required for grades 3 and up. This charge is not included in the tuition or any other fees. As part of the curriculum, children are expected to take either group or individual instrumental music lessons, which may or may not be available onsite at the school, beginning in the 4th grade. The parents/guardians are responsible for the cost of these lessons.
6. Field Trips: Classes may on occasion, take day-trips to museums, farms or events. Parents are asked to pay whatever fees are associated with these trips, generally nominal.
7. Returned Checks: A service charge will be assessed for any returned checks in the amount of the fees charged to RVWS.
8. Late Fees: A $15.00 late fee will be added to your bill for payments that are 15 days overdue. Accounts 45 days overdue will be assessed a 1.5% monthly finance charge.         

Discounts:

1. Sibling Discount: The school offers a sibling discount of 5% off the total tuition for the second and 10% from each subsequent child enrolled at the school.  You will be charged full payment for the highest tuition rate and receive the discount on the lesser tuition(s).  This discount will be reflected on your bill.  No discount is available for deposits, material fees, or other fees.